Dear Neighbor:

As we begin this New Year, I want to first and foremost thank you for giving me the honor of serving you for another term as your Legislator.

A New Year always provides me with a spark of hope — and that fuels my determination to see Nassau County operate in a more equitable and responsible manner. With many of us pursuing our resolutions for 2026, it is an exercise that would also benefit leaders of this County and the constituencies we have taken an oath to serve.

Our first newsletter of the year has been designed to update you on key projects throughout District 11 and start a conversation about what I believe County government’s priorities for 2026 should be, including:

• Finally getting nearly $100 million in opioid settlement funds into the hands of frontline programs;
• Removing politics from community grant allocations. During the Legislature’s last term, Republican districts have received approval for 58 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants — for schools, libraries, parks and more. For Democratic districts? Just two. It is long past time to judge these projects by their merits — not whether the person applying is a Democrat or a Republican.

• Delivering equitable infrastructure investments across the County. Here in District 11, we are focusing on the Shore Road flood mitigation, traffic safety and beautification project for Glen Cove, Glen Head and Sea Cliff; the Shore Road Seawall in Baxter Estates; dredging and environmental improvements at Baxter Pond in Port Washington; and completing the long-awaited reopening of Crescent Beach in Glen Cove.• We will also remain keenly focused upon the impacts caused by the Trump administration’s megabill, which threatens to slash federal funding for essential healthcare and nutrition assistance programs that so many Nassau County residents rely upon to make ends meet.

There is a great deal of work ahead of us in this New Year, but together, I know we can make tremendous strides toward achievements that will make Nassau County an even better place to live, work and raise our families.

I wish you and your families all the best and a 2026 filled with love, good health, and prosperity!

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader